Secret Service dismantles massive hidden telecom network near UN that could have crippled NYC cell service
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Summary
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive hidden telecom network near New York City, consisting of over 300 SIM servers with more than 100,000 SIM cards, clustered within 35 miles of the United Nations. The system could have crippled cell towers, jammed 911 calls, and flooded networks with chaos during the U.N. General Assembly when nearly 150 world leaders were in Manhattan. While no direct plot against the assembly has been uncovered, forensic analysis is ongoing and authorities suspect nation-state actors may be involved. The operation highlights emerging risks to the invisible telecommunications infrastructure of modern cities.
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The cache, made up of more than 300 SIM servers packed with over 100,000 SIM cards and clustered within 35 miles of the United Nations, represents one of the most sweeping...
The system could have crippled cell towers, jammed 911 calls and flooded networks with chaos at the very moment the city was most vulnerable
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